2007-06-03 Fun, educational, versitile

As long as you don't expect a storybook with a narrative you won't be disappointed. Each double page of this book is incredibly detailed with flora and insect life. Along the sides of the pictures are a selection of the insects singled out and named with a large, clear number by their side indicating how many of the little creatures you're looking for in the picture. The scenes are often from far-flung places such as deserts or jungles, with some more local forest and meadow scenes.

My three-and-a-half year-old son ADORES this book. Despite it not being a story he loves it at bedtime. He chooses which insect to search for and it really helps his visual scanning and concentration as he looks back and forth for each bug. Of course it also helps strengthen counting abilities, especially number conservation over delays and interruptions as he becomes distracted by some other interseting looking creature and asks about it.

I love books which are sneakily educational! This works for both my son and I.